Description: This series of books tells of the four orphaned Boudelaire children as they are passed from relative to relative. They must overcome obstacles as they continuously attempt to escape their evil distant cousin, Count Olaf, who only wants their fortune.
Genre: Gothic Fiction
Questionable Situations: The series received criticism for its dark themes, which include an allusion to incest, violence, and the word damn.
Public Opinion: This is a popular series among children and adults, and it has won numerous literary awards. As of May, 2007, it had been printed in 41 different languages and had sold approximately 55 million copies, as well as being made into video and board games. According to Nickelodeon Movies, "No series has ever dominated a New York Times Best Seller List like "A Series of Unfortunate Events."
History of Censorship: Appeared on the Banned and Challenged Books in Texas Public Schools, 2002-2003, for discussions of child abuse and negative thoughts.
Author: Lemony Snicket
Description: This series of books tells of the four orphaned Boudelaire children as they are passed from relative to relative. They must overcome obstacles as they continuously attempt to escape their evil distant cousin, Count Olaf, who only wants their fortune.
Genre: Gothic Fiction
Questionable Situations: The series received criticism for its dark themes, which include an allusion to incest, violence, and the word damn.
Public Opinion: This is a popular series among children and adults, and it has won numerous literary awards. As of May, 2007, it had been printed in 41 different languages and had sold approximately 55 million copies, as well as being made into video and board games. According to Nickelodeon Movies, "No series has ever dominated a New York Times Best Seller List like "A Series of Unfortunate Events."
History of Censorship: Appeared on the Banned and Challenged Books in Texas Public Schools, 2002-2003, for discussions of child abuse and negative thoughts.
Developmental Age: Grades 5 and up